Joe Joyce vs Zhang Zhilei - Prediction, poll and discussion thread

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Vegan Beast, Jan 20, 2023.

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Joyce vs Zhang

Poll closed Mar 31, 2023.

  1. Joyce KO/TKO

    45 vote(s)
    77.6%

  2. Joyce decision

    8 vote(s)
    13.8%

  3. Draw

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  4. Zhang KO/TKO

    5 vote(s)
    8.6%

  5. Zhang Decision

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. Vegan Beast

    Vegan Beast Grandpappy Ortiz Full Member

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    Tbh it's an interesting fit, but it seems pretty obvious who will win. The spectacle will be zhang landing massive shots that Joyce isn't even phased by, and asking how long will Zhang last before he gasses out or is KO'd.

    I'd have liked to have seen Zhang get a rematch vs Hrgovic or even fight Joshua, because then it would have been more interesting.

    I can see only one outcome to this fight, and that is Zhang getting KO/TKO'd. Too old, will get pummelled.
     
    Vegan Beast, Jan 20, 2023
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  2. JunlongXiFan

    JunlongXiFan 45-6 in Kirks Chmpionshp Boxing Predictions 2022 Full Member

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    I have Joyce by knockout, but, for me there is a 30% chance Zhang gets the KO. If the odds are quite wide, I'll have a bet placed, actually.
     
    JunlongXiFan, Jan 20, 2023
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  3. DaRealJT

    DaRealJT Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Unfortunately as a Zhang fan, he would be competitive early on but then get steamrolled by the Big Juggernaut when he inevitably gasses out
     
    DaRealJT, Jan 20, 2023
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  4. BoxingViewer

    BoxingViewer Active Member Full Member

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    great fight, i think the juggernaut takes it though in a competitive fight
     
    BoxingViewer, Jan 20, 2023
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  5. Vegan Beast

    Vegan Beast Grandpappy Ortiz Full Member

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    Joyce aint ever getting KO'd.
     
    Vegan Beast, Jan 20, 2023
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  6. JunlongXiFan

    JunlongXiFan 45-6 in Kirks Chmpionshp Boxing Predictions 2022 Full Member

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    He got dropped by Kuzmin. His entire pro career he has fought feather fists to mid punchers, and this has given the guy an air of invincibility. Hrgovic had never been dropped or hurt, much less stopped multiple times like Joe Joyce. Look what Zhang did to him.
     
    JunlongXiFan, Jan 20, 2023
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    HEADBANGER TEAM ELITE GENERAL Full Member

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    Looking forward to this fight, Joyce to win but can see it being very entertaining
     
    HEADBANGER, Jan 20, 2023
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  8. tee_birch

    tee_birch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Dubois can punch a bit and Joyce didn’t flinch at his Sunday best.

    I do agree to an extent that hyperbole comes in to the equation about his chin, but it is pretty solid and I don’t see Zhang getting him out of there.

    I hope the fight happens though. Zhang should have got the decision in his last fight, in a fight I didn’t think particularly hard to score
     
    tee_birch, Jan 20, 2023
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  9. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    People say Zhang is too old and too open, Joyce is also not in the prime of his youth and is easy to hit...
     
    CroBox29, Jan 20, 2023
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  10. JunlongXiFan

    JunlongXiFan 45-6 in Kirks Chmpionshp Boxing Predictions 2022 Full Member

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    Oh, you're definitely right on Dubois, I don't consider Dubois good so my mind skipped over him, but yeah, he can definitely punch.
     
    JunlongXiFan, Jan 20, 2023
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    Gun to my head, i have to go with Joyce by KO, but font count out Big Bang Zhang.
     
    drenlou, Jan 20, 2023
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    Zhang can crack too. He’s got a chance.
     
    CooperKupp, Jan 20, 2023
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  13. ellerbe

    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    BIG BANG ZHANG!!!!
     
    ellerbe, Jan 20, 2023
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  14. ellerbe

    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    Zhang has a stamina of an 80 year old man who doesn't hit the gym.
     
    ellerbe, Jan 20, 2023
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  15. CMCanavessi

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    Joyce by mid-round KO
     
    CMCanavessi, Jan 20, 2023
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